I spotted this Orb... is it a St Augustine Ghost? (Actually a laser pen reflection, I think.)

I love walking through the strange-but-true Ripley's Museum. This "weird America" type collection makes the kid in me laugh and believe anything is possible. ... even fine art from toast, legos, airsoft bb's, toothpicks {and the list goes on ...}

When an unbearably hot, rainy or otherwise unpleasant day comes around, Ripley's Odditorium tops the list of local indoor attractions for my kids. We pose for photos together and laugh at the funhouse mirrors and forget all the dirty clothes a certain someone left on the floor and the squabbles of two other kids over toys. It's good to laugh together.

Last week, I donned my tourist hat and explored the other attractions Ripleys offers.

Ripley's Ghost Train: Mr. X

I ain't afraid of no ghost. ... but I don't want to get too close, either. I felt like Ripley's new Mr. X tour appealed to a broad audience. Some perks you may like:

New tour, Mr. X, allows locals to experience Ripley's Ghost Train again with a whole new route.

Bayfront Mini Golf

Opened in 1949, Bayfront Mini Golf is Florida's oldest course! Perfect your putting skills before hopping in a cart for a big golf day or just take the kids for some Florida sunshine on the bay.

Oldest putt putt in Florida

No stairs for older golfers to struggle through

Just golf. No windmills. No gators. No waterfalls or tricky obstacles. Just golf.

Ripley's Red Train

Of course you know about the Red Train. ... but have you hopped aboard? Go for a joyride and learn history you hadn't heard before. And watch for specials — Ripley's loves locals and offers discounts regularly.

Pro tip: GOING ON NOW: 50-percent off for Ripleys, Train and Ghost Tour for St. Johns County residents with ID. Call and ask if special continues. If expired, buy a combo ticket and save.